--- title: "NHS Hartlepool and Stockton CCG Assisted Reproductive Unit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a6a12ce-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a6a12ce-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a6a12ce-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a6a12ce-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2016-11-28" --- # NHS Hartlepool and Stockton CCG Assisted Reproductive Unit Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a6a12ce-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a6a12ce-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a6a12ce-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support is conducting a procurement process for the NHS Hartlepool and Stockton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) concerning the Assisted Reproductive Unit. This tender is classified under health and social work services, located in the North East of England, with the procurement currently in the planning stage. The engagement end date for this process is set for 23 February 2018. Tender expressions of interest were initially requested by 16 September 2016, but the status of the tender is noted as cancelled. This procurement opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses specialising in fertility services that meet the stringent requirements set by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). Businesses capable of providing both licensed and unlicensed fertility treatments, as well as supporting services in a hospital environment, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. With the emphasis on quality and cost-effective solutions, this tender could foster growth for providers focused on personalised care and innovative fertility treatments. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS Hartlepool and Stockton, NHS Durham Dales Easington & Sedgefield, NHS Darlington and NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Groups (the CCGs) who wish to invite expressions of interest from providers who could provide unlicensed and HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) licensed fertility services from University Hospital of Hartlepool to achieve the following aims and objectives for the CCGs population. * To meet the requirements of the Human Embryology and Fertility Authority to provide licensed fertility services. * To provide investigations to determine the cause of subfertility * To offer assessment and treatment for patients suffering from subfertility. * To help couples suffering from subfertility to achieve a successful pregnancy * To provide a quality, safe, cost effective HFEA licensed services ensuring that the risk of infection and other complications to service users is minimised * To provide a personal service sensitive to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of service users * To offer unlicensed and HFEA licensed services which are safe, effective, appropriate, accessible and acceptable to Service users, and represent good value for money * To offer Assisted Conception treatment in line with the IVF and ICSI Clinical Commissioning Policy To note that following public consultation the CCG is very clear that the services need to be delivered from the University Hospital of Hartlepool site and would request that only those bidders who would be willing to deliver the full service from that site submit an expression of interest. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS hosted by Proactis, the managed service provider for the NECS e-tendering system. This service is under Proactis reference NECSeReq1000022. It is free to register on the portal, and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, they should contact the eTendering provider by Email: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Please could any expressions of interest be submitted as per the instructions on the e-tendering portal by 16 September 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242efd80-bf4c-4b58-97ea-117081c52d28 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | THORNABY | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2016 at 15:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242efd80-bf4c-4b58-97ea-117081c52d28 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2246446-68b5-4b35-b782-f339866f797b - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df73ddf-115a-4aee-8b4b-7077a29a0611 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242efd80-bf4c-4b58-97ea-117081c52d28 28th November 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df73ddf-115a-4aee-8b4b-7077a29a0611 19th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2246446-68b5-4b35-b782-f339866f797b 26th August 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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